Frogg Toggs ?

[Bird]

Getting ready for trip where the forecast is for rain everyday.

I have Frogg Toggs in the boat and have only used them on a few occasions, light showers.

Are these like other inexpensive rain gear that become soggy and eventually useless ?

Or will they hold up for a couple of hours in steady rain for a few days ?

Thankyou 

[MN Fisher]

Get yourself some of this and spray it on the Toggs...that'll at least mitigate it.

[A-Jay]

Knowing the slammage will be directed my way from the devout Frogg Togg disciples,

 I'll give you this anyway.

May depend on which 'version' Frogg Toggs you have.

While most of the ultra-lite polypropylene suits are an extremely affordable rainwear option,

they often lack the sweat-free comfort, durable breathability and quality of some higher priced options.  Also running down the lake at any speed in the rain, the wind will push water through the suit onto your humanness. Might be OK for brief periods of lighter drizzle and a couple of uses.

 After that, they sort end up as a disposable unit.

Enjoy

A-Jay

 

 

[MN Fisher]

15 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

devout Frogg Togg disciples

Don't look at me - I may not have top-end like others, but my rainsuit is Columbia.

[dave]

I have a set of $300 Frabill bibs and jacket.  By the time I am finished sweating inside, I may as well have not have worn them at all. (just kidding...sort of)  They worked decently in April when it was 50 degrees and showers.  I think I will look into that Starbrite.

[king fisher]

They are OK if you don't mind getting a little wet if it rains hard for short periods, and you can  dry out at the end of the day.  Not good if you are camping, and can not get dry when you are through fishing for the day.   Definitely not suitable for all day cold hard rain.  I used them in Alaska, because they were light and comfortable, but always had my heavy duty rain gear close by.

[Bird]

4 minutes ago, king fisher said:

They are OK if you don't mind getting a little wet if it rains hard for short periods, and you can  dry out at the end of the day.  Not good if you are camping, and can not get dry when you are through fishing for the day.   Definitely not suitable for all day cold hard rain.  I used them in Alaska, because they were light and comfortable, but always had my heavy duty rain gear close by.

Yes, have heavy duty rain gear but dedicated for deer hunting in colder weather.

This will be the first time I'll be dealing with set in rain for 4 straight days of fishing but do have refuge in a dry room at the end of the day.

Thankyou 

[12poundbass]

I have a pair of Frog Togg bibs, their mid range ones. I’ve used them ice fishing and a couple times in the rain. I’ve yet to get wet. To be fair I don’t consider that putting them through the ringer though. The coat is what takes the beating. 
 

Not much help, I know. ?

[Alex from GA]

I carry their poncho in my kayak and have worn it a few times but never in an all day rain.

[Choporoz]

I am a fan.  I used their cheap light jacket for years.  Didn't breath well and had no pockets, but for about $25, it was great.  I have been using a pair of fairly cheap FT bibs (Pro Advantage?) for 3 years and they are still as good as new.  Last spring, I bought a Pilot Pro jacket on sale and I absolutely love it.  I seriously doubt you could find better jacket for $100 (though it was probably a lot more than that before they went on clearance)  I have never had any of their gear leak even a little....or tear.  Leaps and bounds better than low end Columbia gear.

[throttleplate]

my frog togs are the 2 -piece jacket and pants, paid new 30.00. I have fished with them in pouring rain and all day light drizzle and had no problems.

I put on a ball cap and put the hood over my head so rain doesnt get on my forehead and run down into my neck, it just rolls off the bill. Yes if it is warm out they get hot. When i get home i hang them up to dry.

 

[casts_by_fly]

Depends on which ones you have. My bibs are the original frogg toggs material on the inside with a smooth technical material on the outside. I think they were called the convertible because the bib part zips off. They are absolutely waterproof. I pressure wash in them and stay fully dry. 
 

I have the pilot jacket.  It’s a three layer laminate and a heavier weight.  It’s a lot like my Patagonia fly fishing jacket in feel. I don’t use it in the summer unless it is truly downpours as it gets warm (the pants breathe better), but for 70 degrees and under you can layer with it. It too is fully waterproof.

[optimator]

I’ve got one of the thin cheap Frogg Togg jackets that I keep in my golf bag. If there’s a change of rain when I’m fishing I’ll bring some of my Sitka gear.

[Mike L]

8 hours ago, throttleplate said:

my frog togs are the 2 -piece jacket and pants, paid new 30.00. I have fished with them in pouring rain and all day light drizzle and had no problems.

I put on a ball cap and put the hood over my head so rain doesnt get on my forehead and run down into my neck, it just rolls off the bill. Yes if it is warm out they get hot. When i get home i hang them up to dry.

 

I have the same that I received as a gift about 12yrs ago and still do the job. 
They come in a pull string pouch that has since deteriorated over the years. 
 

The problem is that they do not breathe one bit like the newer versions. 
When it’s 90 deg these things make me sweat more than if I had nothing on. 
 

One good thing is that I’ll wear the jacket as an overcoat in winter down here and for that they work great 

 

 

 

 

Mike

[MAN]

On 6/20/2023 at 5:43 PM, MN Fisher said:

Get yourself some of this and spray it on the Toggs...that'll at least mitigate it.

Get all your waterproofing sprays and performance clothing NOW before everything is reformulated.  It will NEVER be the same again.  

[A-Jay]

1 hour ago, MAN said:

Get all your waterproofing sprays and performance clothing NOW before everything is reformulated.  It will NEVER be the same again.  

Why ?

Did they find out the current actice ingredients have been known to cause cancer and wild fires in California?

WTH

A-Jay 

[Woody B]

27 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

Why ?

Did they find out the current actice ingredients have been known to cause cancer and wild fires in California?

WTH

A-Jay 

 

I suspect some big powerful company holds the patent on the good stuff.  I also suspect that patent expired.  They'll develop a new formula that doesn't work as good, then patent it.   

 

This isn't a joke.  R134A was great automotive refrigerant until the patent expired.  Now it's being replace by R1234YF.

[MAN]

28 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

Why ?

Did they find out the current actice ingredients have been known to cause cancer and wild fires in California?

WTH

A-Jay 

The main chemical in all waterproofing agents is PFAS. It is a "forever chemical" and is being slowly removed from the retail and manufacturing industry.  The susbtitutes..are not the same. 

2 minutes ago, MAN said:

The main chemical in all waterproofing agents is PFAS. It is a "forever chemical" and is being slowly removed from the retail and manufacturing industry.  The susbtitutes..are not the same. 

and in actuality..slowly has turned into rapidly. 

[gim]

28 minutes ago, MAN said:

The main chemical in all waterproofing agents is PFAS. It is a "forever chemical" and is being slowly removed from the retail and manufacturing industry.

Ironically, 3M just agreed to a 10.3 billion dollar settlement today for their role in contaminating the environment with PFAS.  It’s the third largest settlement in US history behind the BP oil spill and the drug companies role in the opioid crisis.

[A-Jay]

29 minutes ago, gimruis said:

Ironically, 3M just agreed to a 10.3 billion dollar settlement today for their role in contaminating the environment with PFAS.  It’s the third largest settlement in US history behind the BP oil spill and the drug companies role in the opioid crisis.

Hope they had my checking account routing number correct ?

#directdeposit

A-Jay